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Locutus · 02-12-2003, 04:11 PM

Hi my name is Michael I am a new member. I recently aquired this 69 as a trade on my 94 V-6 camaro (truck was actually downpayment with an additional $3000 for the car) Since I got this I have added gauges, fixed the wipers, added an exhaust and other odds and ends toward getting it street legal. I also replaced the rear springs because previous owner had lowered the truck by heating the springs. They were lowered so much all the coils were bunched together. The front is also lowered in the same way. I am just waiting till we have some dry days to replace front spring and ball joints

Locutus · 02-12-2003, 04:13 PM

Here is a view from the rear. The tailgate is getting replaced with a new one. This one has more bondo than than metal. Overall there is very little bondo on the whole vehicle(using magnet technique).

Locutus · 02-12-2003, 04:17 PM

This is a closeup of the hood. I like the artwork but I doubt it will stay on the truck. I am thinking of an aftermarket hood and maybe using this as a decoration in my garage.

**Yukon Jack** · 02-12-2003, 04:17 PM

Looks like a foggy Texas day - welcome to the board. Wild hood.

Locutus · 02-12-2003, 04:18 PM

Here is the hood

Locutus · 02-12-2003, 04:19 PM

Rather typical for this time of year

Though on this day it lasted well past 10:00 am. Usually burns off by 8:30 -9:00

Blue Beard · 02-12-2003, 05:43 PM

Looks like you made a good trade......

This one will outlast the car a long time....

Sounds like you have some good plans already started.......

Post progress pics as you go.........

Kruzer69 · 02-12-2003, 06:06 PM

NASTY! A very good looking Truck indeed. Nice Trade.

oldchvytrcks · 02-12-2003, 06:14 PM

good trade you did you will like the truck better in the long run

Pont · 02-12-2003, 06:30 PM

Locutus, welcome to the board from Southern Oregon. Nice 69, definitely post progress pics.

gangforward · 02-12-2003, 06:44 PM

Nice ride! Welcome from Jackson!

ol skool 68 · 02-12-2003, 07:34 PM

congrats looks like a great trade and cash to boot!!

RUDEDAWG · 02-12-2003, 08:03 PM

Welcome from sunny New Mexico! My wife has a 96 camaro that I would love to trade for one of these trucks, Just got to figure out how to do it with out her knowing!LOL!

weasel29gm · 02-12-2003, 08:35 PM

Wild hood, looks like a good start. Welcome from W VA.

Gordo · 02-12-2003, 08:39 PM

Welcome from Connecticut! Nice truck! Somebody spent some time on the art work!

**Palf70Step** · 02-12-2003, 08:53 PM

Welcome from South Mississippi. I like the paint on your truck. Definitely different.

Myride · 02-12-2003, 09:05 PM

welcome nice ride

RIDDLA · 02-12-2003, 09:53 PM

WELCOME from sunny new mexico 2

marcuspboldt · 02-12-2003, 10:09 PM

Welcome from a fellow Texan,
Thats a nice truck, the hood is definatly not my style, but to each his own. Hows the interior? The engine? ect ect

sgtjed · 02-12-2003, 11:03 PM

wow,nice truck and maybe i am a diffrent cat but i like the hood. i would try to sell it or trade and buy the hood ya want. cuase some put some time in that art work and it would be a shame to destroy it.

**Tim Christian** · 02-12-2003, 11:10 PM

A Big Tennessee Howdy-Do!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 02-12-2003, 11:18 PM

Another welcome from SOUTHERN OREGON this is a good place to call home

EdB · 02-12-2003, 11:19 PM

Michael,

Looks like a good deal to me.

Another welcome from S, Miss.

EdB

Locutus · 02-12-2003, 11:52 PM

I like the artwork and I would feel really bad destroying it thats why I am considering making it into a permenant art piece in my garageeven and replacing it with a replacement hood or even a cowl hood. As far as engine and tranny they are both fresh rebuilt. The engine is a 350 with Holley 850 double pumper on top of an edlebrock intake. It has a slightly hopped up cam but I havent gotten the specs from the PO yet. I plan on going with TPI fuel injection because I already have every thing except the computer(I have the stock computer but I don't wannt to deal with burning chips, I know how but is a major pain) The tranny is a beefed up Turbo 350. The interior is a good and bad. The dash is hacked, and the cowl is rusted thru on both sides of the truck. The seat is brand new. The stock gauges are gone but fortunately I had a complete set of Autometer Phatom gauges laying around from a previous project I didn't finish. I have had to replace the springs, shocks, install the gauges, fix the wipers, and other odds and ends to get street legal. I figure I will need a new rust free cab and I planned to repaint so the off blue that the doors are painted is not a big deal since the are perfect otherwise.

As with any truck on here there is work to do but it will be my daily driver next week after I get it all legal.

67_SS396 · 02-13-2003, 03:06 AM

Cool truck, welcome from NE Texas. I used to watch hotrodgossip from time to time.

02-12-2003, 04:11 PM	#1
Locutus Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Santa Fe, Texas Posts: 250	New Member with pics Hi my name is Michael I am a new member. I recently aquired this 69 as a trade on my 94 V-6 camaro (truck was actually downpayment with an additional $3000 for the car) Since I got this I have added gauges, fixed the wipers, added an exhaust and other odds and ends toward getting it street legal. I also replaced the rear springs because previous owner had lowered the truck by heating the springs. They were lowered so much all the coils were bunched together. The front is also lowered in the same way. I am just waiting till we have some dry days to replace front spring and ball joints Attached Images Last edited by Locutus; 02-12-2003 at 04:16 PM.

02-12-2003, 04:13 PM	#2
Locutus Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Santa Fe, Texas Posts: 250	Here is a view from the rear. The tailgate is getting replaced with a new one. This one has more bondo than than metal. Overall there is very little bondo on the whole vehicle(using magnet technique). Attached Images

02-12-2003, 04:17 PM	#4
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Looks like a foggy Texas day - welcome to the board. Wild hood. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

02-12-2003, 04:18 PM	#5
Locutus Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Santa Fe, Texas Posts: 250	Here is the hood Attached Images

02-12-2003, 05:43 PM	#7
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Looks like you made a good trade...... This one will outlast the car a long time.... Sounds like you have some good plans already started....... Post progress pics as you go......... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

02-12-2003, 04:19 PM	#6
Locutus Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Santa Fe, Texas Posts: 250	Rather typical for this time of year Though on this day it lasted well past 10:00 am. Usually burns off by 8:30 -9:00

02-12-2003, 06:06 PM	#8
Kruzer69 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Calgary/Alberta/Canada Posts: 103	NASTY! A very good looking Truck indeed. Nice Trade. __________________ 1969 Chev 4x4 9" of lift,327cid,38/16/16.5 Super Swampers,Factory Tack,Powder Coated Frame and other misc. Calgary, Alberta, Canada

02-12-2003, 06:14 PM	#9
oldchvytrcks Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: NC Posts: 16	good trade you did you will like the truck better in the long run

02-12-2003, 06:30 PM	#10
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	Locutus, welcome to the board from Southern Oregon. Nice 69, definitely post progress pics. __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

02-12-2003, 06:44 PM	#11
gangforward Hootis is as Hootis does... Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Southern Georgia Posts: 500	Nice ride! Welcome from Jackson! __________________ 67 C10 LWB Fleet, 383, TH400, PS, 4BL-Holley, Headers & 3" Exhaust, 3" drop front, 4" rear springs, ECI shock relocate, Panhard Bar kit, wheels & tires 1995 Z28 Convertible - Borla, K&N, Lingenfelter Motor, C6 Wheels & Tires 1990 2500 4x4 Suburban 3" Catbac System, K&N, 2" Lift, Wheels, Tires

02-12-2003, 07:34 PM	#12
ol skool 68 turnin wrenches Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: my garage Posts: 263	congrats looks like a great trade and cash to boot!! __________________ "three can keep a secret if two are dead" -unknown hell's angel- D.M.C. -FF- 68 SWB full frame off (project ol skool) 2000 s-10 formally bagged but now my daily driver...

02-12-2003, 08:03 PM	#13
RUDEDAWG Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: New Mexico Posts: 88	Welcome from sunny New Mexico! My wife has a 96 camaro that I would love to trade for one of these trucks, Just got to figure out how to do it with out her knowing!LOL! __________________ '72 1/2 ton short box 468 BB forged crank/rods/pistons full roller. Msd 6 AL ignition turbo 400 tci. 2800 verter ladderbar/coil rear with currie built ford 9'' rear, 4.11 gears custom built rear frame tubbed, 33/19.50/15 rear m/t. m/t skinnies in front still under construction

02-12-2003, 08:35 PM	#14
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,092	Wild hood, looks like a good start. Welcome from W VA. __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 35YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

02-12-2003, 08:39 PM	#15
Gordo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Killingworth, CT. USA Posts: 3,378	Welcome from Connecticut! Nice truck! Somebody spent some time on the art work! __________________ 1971 C10 swb stepside 350/700R4/3.73posi (retired as of 4/22/03) 1998 S10 short bed 2002 S10 Blazer 1942 Oldsmobile 1958 Massey Harris Pony 1951 Wife Killingworth, Connecticut May those who love us, love us, any of those who do not love us, may God turn their hearts. And if God is unable to turn their hearts, may he turn their ankles so we may know them by their limping. A man who works with his hands is a laborer; a man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman; but a man who works with his hands and his brain and his heart is an artist.

02-12-2003, 08:53 PM	#16
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,820	Welcome from South Mississippi. I like the paint on your truck. Definitely different. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!



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02-12-2003, 09:05 PM	#17
Myride Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 292	welcome nice ride

02-12-2003, 09:53 PM	#18
RIDDLA Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Santa Fe NM Posts: 393	WELCOME from sunny new mexico 2 __________________ 68 GMC-Stripshow 70 Chevy Monte Carlo 72 Chevy Monte Carlo LOLO 72 Chevy Suburban Blurban 74 Vw Bug 78 Chevy k10 lwb 78 Chevy k10 swb 03 Cadillac Escalade-Duecesix 84 Cadillac Coupe Deville DeElegance B.O. A Lifestyle Money Cant Buy! Win,Lose, or Tie I'm a Raider till i die

02-12-2003, 10:09 PM	#19
marcuspboldt Registered Abuser Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ft.Worth Texas Posts: 1,001	Welcome from a fellow Texan, Thats a nice truck, the hood is definatly not my style, but to each his own. Hows the interior? The engine? ect ect

02-12-2003, 11:03 PM	#20
sgtjed What if? Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Choctaw,Oklahoma Posts: 649	wow,nice truck and maybe i am a diffrent cat but i like the hood. i would try to sell it or trade and buy the hood ya want. cuase some put some time in that art work and it would be a shame to destroy it.

02-12-2003, 11:10 PM	#21
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	A Big Tennessee Howdy-Do!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

02-12-2003, 11:18 PM	#22
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	Another welcome from SOUTHERN OREGON this is a good place to call home __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

02-12-2003, 11:19 PM	#23
EdB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Gulfport Ms Posts: 401	Michael, Looks like a good deal to me. Another welcome from S, Miss. EdB

02-12-2003, 11:52 PM	#24
Locutus Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Santa Fe, Texas Posts: 250	I like the artwork and I would feel really bad destroying it thats why I am considering making it into a permenant art piece in my garageeven and replacing it with a replacement hood or even a cowl hood. As far as engine and tranny they are both fresh rebuilt. The engine is a 350 with Holley 850 double pumper on top of an edlebrock intake. It has a slightly hopped up cam but I havent gotten the specs from the PO yet. I plan on going with TPI fuel injection because I already have every thing except the computer(I have the stock computer but I don't wannt to deal with burning chips, I know how but is a major pain) The tranny is a beefed up Turbo 350. The interior is a good and bad. The dash is hacked, and the cowl is rusted thru on both sides of the truck. The seat is brand new. The stock gauges are gone but fortunately I had a complete set of Autometer Phatom gauges laying around from a previous project I didn't finish. I have had to replace the springs, shocks, install the gauges, fix the wipers, and other odds and ends to get street legal. I figure I will need a new rust free cab and I planned to repaint so the off blue that the doors are painted is not a big deal since the are perfect otherwise. As with any truck on here there is work to do but it will be my daily driver next week after I get it all legal.

02-13-2003, 03:06 AM	#25
67_SS396 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Blue Ridge, Tx Posts: 1,172	Cool truck, welcome from NE Texas. I used to watch hotrodgossip from time to time. __________________ Fawker Fab three seater rock crawler buggy 498 BBC/SM465/203/205 doubler, propane, 5.13's, 42" PB Rockers '66 C10 - The new hot rod '77 3+3 Dually - 12 valve 4wd conversion tow rig project '28 Ford 2 door sedan street rod RevLimit Offroad "Hang on beer, we can do this."

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